Firetide 6101 Hardware Installation Manual
Hotport 6000 series, indoor and outdoor wireless mesh nodes
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Indoor and Outdoor Wireless Mesh Nodes
Series 6100 - Indoor Node
Series 6200 - Outdoor Node
Manual Revision 0.95 022807
The contents of this Installation Guide are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to the Firetide web site, www.firetide.com, for current versions.
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- Page 1 Indoor and Outdoor Wireless Mesh Nodes Series 6100 - Indoor Node Series 6200 - Outdoor Node Manual Revision 0.95 022807 The contents of this Installation Guide are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the Firetide web site, www.firetide.com, for current versions.
- Page 2 Copyright Notice: ©2003-2007 Firetide, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks: Firetide, the Firetide logo, Instant Mesh Networks, HotPort, and HotPoint are trademarks of Firetide, Inc. All other trademarks are the prop- erty of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Canadian Compliance Statement ................18 Firetide Instant Mesh Networks ... - Page 4 Caution! Risk of electric shock! POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL • Use approved non-conducting ladders, shoes, and other safety equipment. Make sure all equipment is in good repair. Do not install the HotPort outdoor mesh node where possible con- tact with power lines can be made. Antennas, poles, towers, guy •...
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Page 5: Hotport Node Installation
Outdoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz 6202 Outdoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz Unpacking The HotPort node package contains the following items. If you are missing any of these items, contact your Firetide reseller. Indoor Mesh Node Outdoor Mesh Node •... -
Page 6: Planning Your Installation
Planning Your Installation HotPort 6000 Series nodes are easy to install. They are mechani- 6200 Series outdoor nodes are improved compared to earlier de- cally compatible with existing HotPort nodes. 6000 Series nodes signs. For new installations, a single weatherproof power cord is form their own mesh, however - they will not mesh with 3000 Series provided. -
Page 7: Indoor Node Installation
The power LED should illuminate immediately; after about 60 to 90 seconds, the status LED should switch to steady green. Firetide recommends that you power up and configure all nodes on a table or bench before deployment. Use HotView or HotView Pro to configure your mesh. -
Page 8: Outdoor Node Installation
HotPort node. Take care when locating the HotPort node far away from the antenna; a short antenna cable gives better per- formance than a longer one. Firetide recommends that you use antenna cables less than 3 meters; if you have an application which requires a long antenna cable, consult the factory. -
Page 9: Mounting The Antennas
Do not mount the HotPort antennas within 3 ft (0.9 m) of other Once you determine which RF band to use, you can order spectrum- antennas. If you do, interference may occur. specific high-gain antennas from Firetide. • Do not mount the antenna pole near power lines. -
Page 10: Mounting The Bracket
Mounting the Bracket The HotPort enclosure should be mounted securely to a wall/wood structure or a pole approximately 1.5” (37 mm) to 2” (50 mm) in di- ameter. You can also mount the enclosure to a wall, light poles, and irregularly shaped poles. Series 6200 outdoor nodes will fit existing Series 3200 and 3600 brackets. -
Page 11: Mounting The Node
Next, slide the node assembly onto the bracket, so that the four tabs Figure . Tighten Screws on the node assembly engage the straps on the bracket, as shown in the photo. Figure 6. Mounting the Node Firetide Instant Mesh Networks 11 February 2007... -
Page 12: Connecting Cables
Connecting Cables After your node is securely mounted, attach the two antennas, the If you are using your Series 6200 with a companion Firetide Hot- power cable, and any Ethernet cables you need, as shown in Figures Point access point, a special Ethernet cable is available to connect 8 and 9. -
Page 13: Power Options - Outdoor Nodes
HotPoint Access Point. To connect to other devices, you power sources, you must make sure all cables and connections are will need to assemble an adapter cable. To assist in this, Firetide completely waterproofed. It is a good installation practice to leave supplies a weatherized Ethernet transition cable, which is PoE com- enough cable slack so that there is a drip loop in each cable. -
Page 14: Appendix A - Contacting Firetide
If you need additional HotPort wireless mesh nodes or accessories, Firetide dealer directly. All authorized Firetide dealers are trained please contact your Firetide dealer directly. If you do not know your dealer’s name, simply email sales@firetide.com and we will send... -
Page 15: Appendix B - Connector Wiring
Pin 1 power Pin 4 blue Pin 2 black Pin 3 ground/drain Pin 3 Male - End View Female - End View white Pin 4 Connect to Power Connect to 6200 Supply Series HotPort Firetide Instant Mesh Networks 1 February 2007... -
Page 16: Appendix C - Specifications
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) capable in conjunction with 6202 Outdoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz Firetide Software application For all models: • Transmit Power Control (TPC) capable in conjunction with Firetide Bands (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Restrictions Software application 802.11a 5.15-5.25 5.25-5.35... -
Page 17: Outdoor Unit Specifications
One weatherized Ethernet transition cable with watertight RJ- 45 coupling. Additional cable kits may be ordered. • Staging antennas, 1 pair Optional Accessories • Outdoor weatherproof Ethernet cable for use with HotPoint APs • Luminaire photocell socket power tap Firetide Instant Mesh Networks 1 February 2007... -
Page 18: Appendix D - Regulatory Notices
Modifications Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Firetide, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment. 1 HotPort 6000 Series Mesh Nodes... - Page 19 Firetide Instant Mesh Networks 1 February 2007...
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